Utah Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Utah reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 112 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 77% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Utah this month. A total of 112 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 112 |
Utah absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Provo | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Utah this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XANT | Provo | 112 |
The most significant filing came from XANT at its Provo facility, reporting 112 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Utah's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Utah. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Utah WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.